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layout: docs
page_title: 'nomad sentinel read command reference'
description: |
  The `nomad sentinel read` command displays detailed information about the specified Sentinel policy in Nomad Enterprise.
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# `nomad sentinel read` command reference

The `sentinel read` command is used to inspect a Sentinel policy.

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## Usage

```plaintext
nomad sentinel read [options] <Policy Name>
```

The `sentinel read` command requires a single argument, the policy name.

Sentinel commands are only available when ACLs are enabled. This command
requires a management token.

## Options

- `-raw` : Output the raw policy only.

## Examples

Read all policies:

```shell-session
$ nomad sentinel read foo
Name              = foo
Scope             = submit-job
Enforcement Level = advisory
Description       = my test policy
Policy:

main = rule { true }

```

## General options

@include 'general_options_no_namespace.mdx'
